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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
4
The New Jersey Republican state convention named an uninstructed delegation to the Chicago national convention. It rejected Taft endorsement and Roosevelt renomination, while adopting a Murphy for vice president resolution without opposition.
John Norris of New York representing the American Newspaper Publishers Association told the House committee on wood pulp and print paper that U.S. manufacturers bought large Canadian lands and cut timber elsewhere, inflating prices. He claimed consumers should not bear penalties from speculation and argued paper could be produced for about $20 a ton as the inquiry proceeds.
Calvin Demarest of the Chicago Athletic Club defeated Revolle of France to win the international amateur billiards championship in New York on May 6. Demarest secured the title in a decisive match showcasing strong play from both competitors.
In the concert hall of a Liederkranz club a French balkline champion Lucien Rerolle fell to a challenger who completed an undefeated run in the 18.2 balkline tournament. The final score was 400 to 216, with the winner posting a high run of 145 to seal the match.
In St Paul on May 6 James A. Fanta of South Park killed himself with a revolver as his wife stood nearby. He died at her feet before she could intervene. Fanta left two rambling letters.
Miles City Montana residents report fruit growers lost most of their crop after a severe April 28 freeze reached 26 degrees. Buds were well developed and froze hard, leaving growers to assess damage.
Stonestreet captured the thirty fourth Kentucky Derby in Louisville with Sir Cleges the favorite finishing second and Dunvegan third. The telegraph brief notes two boxers Dick Highland of California and Bert Keyes of New York fought six rounds in New York without a decision. Giles Gilbert a long time Duluth resident died aboard a Northern Pacific train near Miles City Montana after passing away in his berth.
Guthrie May 6 Governor Haskell signs the anti bucket shop bill causing all bucketshops and brokerage houses in Oklahoma to suspend operations as the measure takes effect.
New York May 6 Commissioner Hand hearings begin with District Attorney Jerome refusing to produce grand jury minutes. Jerome calls the order improper and says he would rather go to jail than obey. A new order later required copies to be filed. Jerome defends his administration and asserts a conspiracy to ruin his reputation.
The Atlantic battleship fleet, led by Rear Admiral Robley D.P. Evans, sailed from Santa Cruz to San Francisco. Evans, who arrived by train from Monterey in an invalid chair, was hoisted aboard the flagship Connecticut and resumed command as the fleet moved out.
The Republican state convention in Hartford May 6 is expected to instruct its fourteen delegates to support William H. Taft for the presidency. The move could discard precedent and may defy United States Senators Bulkeley and Brandegee by not sending them to Chicago due to their noncommittal stance on Taft.
Lakewood New Jersey May 6 The condition of former President Grover Cleveland continues to show daily improvement according to a statement by Mrs Cleveland and it has been decided he will remain here indefinitely as the climate agrees with him.
A House debate over the sundry civil appropriation bill stalled as Gaines and Chaney failed to secure an appropriation of 50,000 for a mining safety inquiry after Underwood objected. The bill then moved on with other additions and roll call votes, delaying recess to 5 pm.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on May 6 two privates of the Porto Rico provisional regiment were shot during a clash with insular police. One soldier died and the other was seriously wounded as police tried to quell a disturbance.
George Memsie dominated Clarence English of Omaha in a ten round no decision fight at the Pacific Athletic Club. Memsie pressed the attack throughout landing cleaner blows and inflicting heavier punishment.
In the American Association games at St Paul Indianapolis won 5 to 0 while Minneapolis and Louisville settled at 1 to 2 in eleven innings Columbus beat Kansas City 6 to 4. In the American League St Louis defeated Detroit 2 to 1 Philadelphia beat Boston 5 to 2. In the National League Boston routed Brooklyn 7 to 1 and New York shutout Philadelphia 4 to 0.
A Mississippi courtroom crowd hears a dramatic defense of Juniper Bradley accused of theft. The district attorney reenacts the December incident with a staged rifle shot, detailing a hog theft and blood evidence while the defendant reacts, muttering in realization.
In McClure's Carl Schurz memoirs an account describes a medium channeling spirits of Schiller and Lincoln. General Behurz learns he will become a U S senator from Missouri, a prediction he initially doubts before a Missouri senate election in 1869 confirms it.
An English magazine from April 1804 recounts Duke of Qs lavish daily regimen of meals and drinks. The piece humorously notes a life spent in eating and drinking with meals from 7 am to 1 am, ending in a lengthy veal cutlet supper and wine, all in a comic tone.
Indians in canoes use a 4 foot dipnet and 15 foot handle to net whitefish at the foot of tumbling rapids. The bowman steadies the craft while the other fishes with a long pole and controlled paddling. They routinely harvest up to 300 whitefish daily weighing 3 to 5 pounds each. The method hinges on a mysterious sight into deep, fast water.
A contemporary recounts Edison’s first Memphis telegraph operator record in a crowded St. Louis wire office. He calmly matched a blazing operator, impressed coworkers, and provoked the veteran with a sharp remark, ending with renewed respect as Memphis pride grew.
Minneapolis wheat quotations show May at 1.08 and July at 1.07 with Sept at 0.9141. On track prices list No 1 hard at 1.11 and No 1 Northern at 1.0914, No 2 Northern at 1.0744, and No 3 Northern at 0.99.
St Paul notes cattle prices with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good at 5.00 to 6.76, cows and heifers 5.00, veals 3.75 to 5.25. Hogs priced at 5.40 to 5.50. Sheep show wethers 5.25 and good to choice lambs 6.25 to 6.50.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No. 4 hard at 1.11. No. 1 Northern 1.09. A Northern 1.05. May 1.06. Sept 1.40. Flax to arrive on track with May 1.19. July 1.21. Sept 1.22. Oct 1.21.
Chicago May 5 cattle cattle beefes Texan live stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves with varied prices. Hogs listed by class including light mixed heavy rough good to choice heavy and pigs with price ranges. Sheep and yearlings and lambs prices provided.
Wheat May 1.02 9/16 cents July 99 4/5 cents Sept 85 5/8. Corn May 70 44 cents July 64 2/5. Sept 62 3/5. Oats May old 53 5/8. May 53 cents July old 46 2/5. July 45 4/5. Sept 87 3/4. Pork May 13.87 to 13.40. July 13.57 to 13.85. Sept 13.82 to 13.85. Butter creamery 19 1/2 to 25 cents. dairies 18 1/2 to 24. Eggs 14 cents. Poultry turkeys 14 cents. chickens 11? broilers per dozen 3.50 to 5.50.
The article traces perjury penalties from ancient Rome where offenders were thrown from cliffs to Greek practice of branding false swearers, through Christian reform that cut out the tongue, and into medieval shifts where the perjurer could receive punishment aligned with the crime they falsely charged against others.
The New York American notes bird dogs have origins in the 16th century with the Duke of Northumberland as an early trainer. Reliable records of a distinct breed appear around 1800 with the founding of the Gordon setter by the Duke of Gordon.
In Letters of Dr John Brown Ruskin is quoted describing German as not a language but a throatage. He likens it to a mode of expression learned from wolves and bears with words stitched in like wasps and ants and letters scrawled when people were drunk.
A Philadelphia Record vignette chronicles a very absentminded professional who leaves his keys at home. He cannot access his desk or safe, considers sending a messenger, then returns home only to find his wife away. He ends by calling his wife and giving up work for the day.
The text notes that in 1891 France elected deputies Ferry for Ardennes Brisson for Loir et Cher and Hugo for Vosges. It adds that in 1793, exactly 101 years earlier, each district was represented by a man of the same name as its 1891 counterpart.
A clever London Globe note describes a young lady praising a cabby's horse while noting a tongue injury. The cabby replies with a humorous remark about a large tongue fitting a small mouth, likening it to a young lady.
Dr A W Allen a surgeon at CM and St Paul offers eye care with free measurements for glasses. Office hours include a night call and contact information is provided.
Fragmentary timetable notes show departures from Fort Dodge and Mason City and Omaha with multiple arrival and departure times including 3 35 PM and 11 40 PM and 8 40 PM. Mentions Fort Vedge Council Bluffs Lyle Many Mason City and Vestedham in unclear contexts.
Land Office announces 50 000 acres of choice homesteads in Valley County Montana with good soil and climate. Special excursion rates to inspect. direct dealings with U S Commissioners. Also offers improved farms city property and dwellings, and offers windstorm tornado burglary insurance from old line companies. Bonds written with Banker’s Surety and Empire State. For sale cheap a large phaeton. City pasture available for cows near Ansing Avenue. inquire to arrange pasture.
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